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Army Board - FM 3-22.9 M-16 Part 1
This deck covers key concepts and questions from FM 3-22.9, focusing on rifle marksmanship with the M16/M4 series weapon.
What publication covers rifle marksmanship M16/M4 series weapon?
FM 3-22.9, dated 10 February 2011
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What publication covers rifle marksmanship M16/M4 series weapon?
FM 3-22.9, dated 10 February 2011
What does FM 3-22.9 cover?
Rifle marksmanship M16/M4 series weapon.
What is the FIRST THING you must do when handling a weapon
CLEAR IT
Name the 5 phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship
1) PMI-Preliminary Marksman Instruction 2) Downrange Feedback 3) Field Fire 4) Advanced Rifle MArksmanship 5) Advanced Optics, Laser and Iron Sights
What is BRM?
Basic Rifle Marksmanship
What are the four Fundamentals of BMI?
1) Steady Position 2) Sight Picture 3) Breathing 4) Trigger Squeeze
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Term | Definition |
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What publication covers rifle marksmanship M16/M4 series weapon? | FM 3-22.9, dated 10 February 2011 |
What does FM 3-22.9 cover? | Rifle marksmanship M16/M4 series weapon. |
What is the FIRST THING you must do when handling a weapon | CLEAR IT |
Name the 5 phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship | 1) PMI-Preliminary Marksman Instruction 2) Downrange Feedback 3) Field Fire 4) Advanced Rifle MArksmanship 5) Advanced Optics, Laser and Iron Sights |
What is BRM? | Basic Rifle Marksmanship |
What are the four Fundamentals of BMI? | 1) Steady Position 2) Sight Picture 3) Breathing 4) Trigger Squeeze |
During PMI, what are the only two positions taught? | Individual foxhole supported Basic prone un-supported |
What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture? | Sight Alignment Placing of Aiming point |
What does the acronym SPORTS stand for? | Slap Pull Observe Release Tap and Shoot |
What is meant by the term “immediate action” | SPORTS! |
Describe the procedure for Remedial Action | 1) attempt to place on safe 2) Remove mag 3) Lock the bolt to the rear 4) Ensure/Place weapon on safe |
How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon? | ONCE! if fails, switch to REMEDIAL ACTION |
What is stoppage? | The failure of a weapon to complete the cycle of operation |
What is the definition of Maximum Effective Range? | The GREATEST DISTANCE by which a soldier may be expected to deliver a target hit accurately |
What does CLP stand for? | Cleaner- Lubricator- Preservative |
What are the 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M16? | Ball Trace Dummy Blank Green tip ball Red tip tracer Blue Tip short range plastic |
What is the muzzle velocity of the M16/A2? | 3,100 ft / second |
What is the maximum effective range of the M-16A2/A3? | Maximum Effective POINT 550 Meters Maximum Effective AREA 800 Meters |
What are the steps for Zeroing? | Mechanical Zeroing consists of these steps: 1) Adjust front sight post 2) Adjust Elevation knob 3) Position apertures 4) Continue until you have achieved a tight shot group |
What is the Basic Load? | 210 Rounds total. 7 magazines with 30 rounds each |
What is grouping? | Grouping is a form of practice firing with two primary objectives: firing tight shot groups and consistently placing those shot groups in the same location. |
What is zeroing? | Zeroing aligns the sights of the weapons with the weapons barrel. |
What will greatly reduce love fire grouping times? | Frequent use of the EST 2000 or LMTS. |
What are perishable skills? | General marksmanship knowledge and weapon proficiency. |
What are the two primary components of a marksmanship training strategy? | Initial training and sustainment training. |